TIRE TRACKS OCT. 2020

Greetings Members, September is fleeting quickly as I put this issue together. Fall is in the air! We had a successful Steak Fry & Auction that gets reported here and plans for our Region tour on October 17 are included. We just received news that the Hershey Meet was cancelled and a Special National Meet is planned for Nov. 6-7 at Gettysburg. This resulted in postponing until 2021 our ODMA meet that was scheduled for that same weekend.

Stu Allen

October Meeting—Tour– Saturday October 17. See details on Pages 2 and 6.

What More Could a Lady Want?

By Doris Stone

I came home from the Waynesboro-Staunton Region Steak Fry and Auction one happy lady. I was the high bidder on many things I used to help create a perfect cozy, relaxing Sunday evening curled up by a roaring fire in the fireplace.

I snuggled up beneath the soft white afghan with beautiful red roses I won. I think Debra Skillman really wanted the handmade piece but Larry told her she didn’t need it! Another item I was lucky to snag was some Paris “L’Air du Temps” cologne to spray for a delightful scent.

The gourmet chocolates with peanuts and moist, chewy chocolate chip cookies I scored were perfect for snacking. Trying to decide which Harlequin romance novel to read was a difficult decision. I held my breath at the auction because I was afraid Nelson Driver was going to outbid me on the romance novels. To add to my perfect evening, I decided to play one of the Classical CDs I also won including Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty.” I was so lucky to get the CDs because Dave Potter and Rebecca Perrin had been looking at them earlier.

I had one more decision to make—which wine glass to use. At the auction I was the happy winner of three different sets of wine glasses—elegant optic crystal stem goblets, two goblets trimmed with gold and engraved “H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer 29th July 1981, and two silverplated goblets made by the International Silver Company. Nancy Bradfield really wanted the set of glasses honoring Prince Charles and Lady Diana but a lady has to do what a lady has to do!! I was so pleased that I came home with all these treasures, plus a few more, and the money went into the treasury of the Waynesboro-Staunton Region.

So there I was, my perfect cozy Sunday evening almost complete with my afghan, perfume, chocolates, romance novel, classical music, and wine goblet but I was missing something . . . . . . . . . . I didn’t have any wine!!! Maybe next year!!

TIRE TRACKS The Official Publication of the

Waynesboro-Staunton Region

Antique Automobile Club of

October 2020 Visit our website—http://waynesboro-stauntonregion.aaca.com/

RAMBLINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

I adore life but I don’t fear death. I just prefer to die as late

as possible. (Writer George Simeon)

Let’s get right to the story. We (Sue, Todd and the writer)

drove all over creation and came up with a fantastic road

tour for the October event. The Staunton area group will

leave the Verona Post Office on Route 11 on Saturday,

October 17th at 11 AM SHARP and drive to Chester &

Nancy Bradfield’s to meet up with the Harrisonburg group

when we leave at 12 noon SHARP for the tour. (You make

the choice as to which location to leave from) It will be a

total of 41 miles from Chester’s to the Mount Crawford

Creamery ending. Lunch, spectacular sights, farm animals

and a private tour of Brenerman-Turner Mill are on the

agenda. Please contact Stu so we may have a count of

vehicles/persons going on the tour. (For those meeting at

Chester’s parking area—At the traffic light in Broadway at

the 7 Eleven store, go SOUTH 1.1 miles on Route 42 and

then go LEFT on Route 699, Centerville road . Go .8 miles

on Route 699 to the lot and large building on the right).

While lost on the first tour scouting, Sue and I visited with

George and Marcia Vest in Churchville for a wonderful

and entertaining visit. How we wound up in Churchville

from McGaheysville, was as the Garmin GPS I had

plugged in said we were 24 miles out in the Atlantic Ocean

off the coast of Massachusetts on the deck of a fishing

trawler. In any event, the Vest’s graciously donated a few

items for the Steak Fry/Auction. George is on the mend

after he said that he was canning some pears and fell out of

a tree (I just report this stuff, I don’t make it up) resulting

in some broken foot bones and fractured back. Chair

bound George however, doesn’t let this stop his funny

personality slow him down.

As for the Steak Bake and Auction, we had some 38

hungry bidders by my loose count. Jigsaw puzzles

appeared to be the main attraction this year, what with the

majority of us stuck in the confines of our 4 walls. Baked

goods were scooped up by the bag as were tables full of

nice articles. .

Our master chef Jim Gregory, outdid himself with

delicious steaks, each the size of a dinner plate and

cooked to perfection.

Our monthly board meeting was again held at Stu’s

house. Stu relaxed the quarantine tents and brought us

down to his MAN CAVE for our meeting. It’s a

spectacular 24 by 36 foot room with10 Corinthian leather

reclining movie seats in front of a 10 foot movie screen.

In the front center is Stu’s personal seat. A HUGE,

overstuffed glove soft, calf skin, Flamingo PINK chair.

He got it on sale at Grand’s furniture for $6.48, marked

down from $4,875.00. He took umbrage at our comments

concerning his “love seat”. He said if I printed anything

about his choice of seating, our next meeting would be in

his outhouse. Just wait till next month when I tell the

story of that magnificent structure. The one with the

spritzer under the seat.

Don’t bother walking a mile in my shoes. That would be

boring. Spend 30 seconds in my head. That’ll freak you

right out.

Jack Drago

A young Jack Drago on his first overseas deployment in the U.S.Navy He is seen here saying

goodbye to family and friends. Photo obtained by GMGSN Downs.

http://waynesboro-stauntonregion.aaca.com/

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W-S Meeting September 20,2020 at Grand Caverns

Our Annual Steak Fry & Auction was held at Grand Caverns and the 38 members present enjoyed a beautiful

day, great steaks and a lively auction. Special thanks go to our guest auctioneer, Mark Robertson who sold all

of the donated items at a lively pace.

Larry and Deb Skillman brought their latest

acquisition—a sharp 1955 Ford.

Duane and Rebecca Perrin arrived in style in their

“new” 1957 Thunderbird.

Members watch as Jim Gregory, assisted by Patty

Watson, grills the steaks to perfection.

John and Doris Stone select steaks that are done

“just right”. Joe Yancey helps Jim make the choice.

Members check out the auction items, deciding what

“goodies” they will bid on.

Mark Robertson sells Santa Claus to begin a very

successful auction.

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Founders Award—2020

Last years Founders Award winner V.P. Walter Wilson was unable to be with us but he sent the

script for the presentation to President Jack Drago who made the announcement.

Todd Smith, W-S Treasurer from McGaheysville VA

Todd Smith admires the

Founders Day trophy

presented by Jack Drago

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Dealing with the Virginia DMV during the Pandemic

I have been able to make next day appointments with the DMV select in Charlottesville. They use their own

appointment system rather than the main system through DMV Now. Here is the link to schedule an

appointment: https://cityscheduler.charlottesville.org.

You might need to review the main DMV website to see if what you want to do you can be done at a DMV

Select. For example, you can get a car titled and registered at a DMV Select, but you cannot get a drivers

license or get an E-Z pass.

On the day of my appointment, the process was super easy. I parked at the Water Street garage in downtown

Charlottesville and walked to City Hall, near the Sprint Pavilion. I checked in at a desk outside then was

escorted into the building. Everyone was wearing a mask, including me. They use a different door for exiting

the building. The first hour of parking at the Water Street garage is free. I needed to have a title printed and

was in and out in less than 15 minutes!

Patty Watson:

Jim Gregory called me to tell me that our W-S member, Joe Yancey, had a special license plate that he was

ready to move to another W-S member. I called Joe and told him I would be interested. He explained that he

had sold the car that the plate was registered to but he didn’t want to just turn in the plate since we should keep

it in the Region. I told Joe that I would try to get an appointment at DMV so we could arrange to reassign the

plates to one of my cars. I got on the VA DMV website and found that commonly appointments available in

Staunton, Waynesboro or Harrisonburg were out about 2 months. I made an appointment but by chance

checked the website the next morning and much to my surprise, Harrisonburg must have had a cancellation

and they had an opening at 4:30 that very day. I called Joe and we arranged to meet at that DMV site. The guy

at the check-in desk out front said we wouldn’t be able to transfer the plates but Joe knew better since he had

done similar transfers before. Luckily, a lady DMV employee came out and told us that we could transfer the

plates and invited us in where we finished the transaction in about 10 minutes!

You may want to check their websites to find any openings. You can always cancel your long awaited

appointment.

Stu Allen

Thanks to Joe Yancey for letting us

keep this special plate in our

Waynesboro-Staunton Region

https://cityscheduler.charlottesville.org/

Calendar of AACA Events & Community Car Events

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Saturday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – 17th Annual Lost in the 60’s Car Show at Eastside Speedway, 134 Al

Gore Lane, Waynesboro. $20 to show or spectate.

3 OCT.

Tuesday – Thursday, Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap Meet Special Fall Edition at the Comer-Jones VFW 6-8

AACA Fall National Meet, Hershey, PA. Hosted by the Hershey Region. 9-10

Sunday, 4:00 – 7:00 PM – Rides and Rods Cruise-In at Dap’s Ice Cream, 3278 Stuarts Draft

Highway, Stuarts Draft.

11

14 Wednesday, 7:00 PM Executive Board Meeting at Stu Allen’s 265 Stayman Ln. Staunton

Saturday, Monthly Meeting – Tour—Staunton area group meet at Verona

Post Office at 11:00 AM. Harrisonburg group meet at Chester Bradfields

9219 Centerville Road, Bridgewater at 11:45 AM. Tour leaves Bradfields’ at

12 noon sharp. Lunch, spectacular sights, farm animals and a private tour

17

Old Dominion Meet Association Tour – Hosted by the Shenandoah Region. 23-25

NOV. Saturday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 67th Old Dominion Meet Association Car

Show, Natural Bridge Hotel, 15 Appledore Lane, Natural Bridge. Hosted by

the Roanoke Valley Region. CANCELLED

6-7

Sunday, 4:00 – 7:00 PM – Rides and Rods Cruise-In at Dap’s Ice Cream, 3278 Stuarts Draft Highway,

Stuarts Draft.

8

Wednesday, 7:00 PM Executive Board Meeting at Stu Allen’s 265 Stayman Ln. Staunton 11

Sunday, 2:00 PM – Monthly Meeting at Armstrong’s Family

Restaurant, 358 Lee Highway, Verona.

15

DEC. Sunday, 2:00 PM – Monthly Meeting, Christmas Party & Gift Exchange

at Traditions Family Restaurant, 625 Mt. Clinton Pike, Suite E,

Harrisonburg.

5

Wednesday, 7:00 PM Executive Board Meeting at Stu Allen’s 265 Stayman Ln. Staunton 9

Special Fall Nationals Meet—Wyndham Hotel Complex—Gettysburg PA

Replaces cancelled Hershey Meet. Details on Page 7

6-7

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Tire Tracks

The official monthly publication of the Waynesboro-Staunton Region of the An-

tique Automobile Club of America

2020 Executive Board

President: Jack Drago 412 University Farm Road Stuarts Draft, VA 24477

(540) 337-2120

Vice President: Walter Wilson III

42 Fishersville Station Road

Fishersville, VA 22939

(703) 273-1600

Secretary: Robbie Gray

1430 Red Top Orchard Road

Waynesboro, VA 22980

(540)-943-3171

Treasurer Todd Smith

1422 Bloomer Springs Road

McGaheysville, VA 22840

(540) 289-9917

Director/Corporate Agent: Stuart Allen

265 Stayman Ln.

Staunton, VA 24401

(540) 886-8056

Directors:

Scott Gregory (727) 542-9723 Web Master

Ken Farley (540) 248-0635

Class of 2020

Barry Linke (540) 943-7514 Class of 2021

Bob Kuykendall (540) 942-3291

Class of 2022

Alfred Meyer (540)290-1356 Past President

From the Editor’s Desk

Please submit any articles, pictures, or ideas for publication to me at the

following:

Stuart Allen

265 Stayman Lane

Staunton, VA 24401

Phone: 540-886-8056 (Home)

540-290-0329 (Cell)

email: stuscar@aol.com

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Nelson Driver

Michael Embres

Rose Linke

Carol Ralston

Dallas Wyant

Minutes of the September 20

W-S Meeting

The Waynesboro-Staunton Region of the AACA held its annual steak fry and auction at Grand Caverns Regional Park in Grottoes on Sunday September 20, 2020 at 2pm. President Jack Drago opened the meeting and welcomed the 38 members present. Jack talked about a tour for the October meeting scheduled to be held on Saturday the 17th instead of the Sunday meeting on the 18th. The information about the tour will be in Tire Tracks. He then read Walter’s e-mail updating us on Allison.

Nelson Driver gave the blessing.

The secretary reminded everyone to pay your AACA dues.

Todd Smith gave the treasurer’s report.

It was reported that Mary Helen Ayers had moved to The Stuarts Draft Retirement Community.

Ken Farley announced the AACA national officers would remain in office for the following year.

The Founder’s Day Award was presented to Todd Smith.

After the picnic meal, the Vice Mayor of Staunton, Mark Robertson, was our auctioneer this year. This was due to the fact that Bruce Elder was in the hospital. Mark did a great job and the auction took place in a lively and speedy manner.

Respectfully submitted,

Robbie Gray, Sec.

SEPTEMDER BIRTHDAYS

Polly Belford

Rena Caricofe

Joyce McIninch

Pam Potter

Carol Ralston

Robert Ridle

Ann Ridle

Marilyn Rimel

Todd Smith

Editors Note: Somehow I managed to miss our September Birthdays!

My apologies and belated best wishes go to the September celebrants.

Piedmont Region Meetings are the 4th Monday each month at 7PM. They meet at the Cavalier Diner,

1403 Emmet St. N.

Tri-County Region Meetings

Dates vary - Check their website:

http://tri-county-aaca.org/

European Classic Tires for the Model A

21" or 19" in stock now

Made in Denmark

Blackwall $110.00 each

Whitewall $179.00 each

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This list of cars for sale from Dick McIninch

1915 Buick C25 Touring Car,

1936 Rolls Royce Phantom lll Drophead Coupe,

1936 Ford Deluxe Touring Sedan,

1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan,

1966 Ford Mustang Convertible,

1986 Mercedes Benz 300E.

1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster Brewster Medium Green exterior/black fenders, Apple Green pinstripe and wheels, duel side mounts, luggage rack w/trunk, rebuilt engine, rear end and transmission, LaBaron-Bonney leather interior and top, spotlight, turn signals, seat belts (front & rumble seat).

For more information call 434-361-2568 or email

olcarfn@aol.com Dick McIninch

1929 Model A Ford For sale.

Due to health reasons, I cannot complete the

restoration of this car. I have a clear title to the car

and all parts including a Lebaron Bonney upholstery

kit to complete the car, $12,995 or best offer. For

more information call:

Paul Carreras 804-556-4152

George Vest is looking for two wrenches for his

1940 Ford Standard 2-Dr. (purchased from Owen

Harner) If you have one for sale please call George

at 540-490-1376.